BURNDY LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | BURNDY LLC | Report ID | 2018088958 |
| Address | 440 S. McLean Boulevard | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60123 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Threading and tapping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1344372 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.02000, -88.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 29, 2018, an employee was using a threading machine on a 1-inch by 10-inch steel pipe. The pipe holder actuated while the employee's right hand was on the pipe, crushing the employee's right index finger. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2018, a worker at BURNDY LLC in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with threading and tapping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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